Meredith Dorham Articles

Unfair Dismissal under Federal Labor Government - Click To Read Article
As outlined in its policy announcement prior to the election, Federal Labor has proposed changes to the unfair dismissal laws. We expect that the new government will commence to enshrine these changes in legislation early next year. However, things are not certain.

Recent Decisions: Retail Leases - Click To Read Article
There have been recent decisions in the New South Wales Administrative Decisions Tribunal (Tribunal) which are of significance. It is important that you take into consideration the following aspects to avoid disputes between landlords and tenants.

Protecting Your Business Name - Click To Read Article
One of the best marketing strategies is to have a recognisable and well respected business name. Word of mouth can bring you much work. So how do you protect your business name from a competitor using that name, or using a deceptively similarly name in order to mislead potential customers.

Negotiating Leases - Click To Read Article
Are you a tenant or a landlord? Do you usually sign a Heads of Agreement or Letter of Offer for Lease that is intended to be subject to a formal lease being executed? If so, beware! You may be about to bind yourself to a valid lease the moment you sign the Heads of Agreement or Letter of Offer for Lease.

Labor's Ten Minimum Standards - Click To Read Article
Federal Labor’s plan for a new industrial relations system includes a significant expansion in the number of minimum employment standards. At the time of the Workchoices changes in March 2006, the previous government introduced employment standards into federal law regarding hours of work, annual leave, personal/carers leave and parental leave.

Government Releases Proposed Laws and Plan for National Employment Standards - Click To Read Article
This week (11 February 2008) the government released the Bill containing its proposed amendments to the Workplace Relations Act. If the Bill passes into law it will usher in the transition to a new system of industrial relations and workplace law. The Bill contains matters that had been foreshadowed in pre-election statements and announcements by the new government since it came to power last year.

Getting Control of a Domain Name - Click To Read Article
Question: If someone has already registered a Domain Name that is similar to my business name or trade marks, is there is anything that I can do about it without having to take expensive Court action?

Director’s Liability Notices from the Australian Taxation Office - Click To Read Article
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is now taking an aggressive position in relation to unpaid company taxes.

Amendments to Small Business Protections under the Trade Practices Act - Click To Read Article
Section 51AC of the Trade Practices Act (TPA) protects small business by prohibiting a corporation from engaging in unconscionable conduct when dealing in supply or acquisition of goods or services with any person or corporation, other than a listed company. It is specifically targeted at small business consumers.


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